Common Meanings
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shǐ矢
Arrow; projectile. Used in phrases like 'bow and arrow' or 'to shoot with a purpose'.
他的发言总是有的放矢，切中要害。
His speech is always to the point, hitting the nail on the head.
To vow or swear, often to an unchangeable commitment or determination.
他矢志成为一名优秀的医生。
He vowed to become an excellent doctor.
When pronounced 'shǐ', it means 'to vow, to pledge solemnly and honestly', often appearing in phrases like '矢言' (shǐ yán) meaning 'to make an honest statement or vow'.
他矢言会信守承诺。
He solemnly vowed to keep his promise.
To display, to set out, or to exhibit (often in a formal or literary context).
他在会议上矢其所学，获得了大家的赞赏。
He displayed what he had learned at the conference and received everyone's appreciation.
To make known; to display or manifest (one's intention, resolve, virtue, etc.); to vow or swear.
他矢志将所学知识贡献给社会。
He vowed to dedicate the knowledge he had acquired to society.
An ancient counting stick or dart used in the 'touhu' (pitch-pot) game.
投壶游戏中，矢的数量代表了得分。
In the touhu game, the number of darts (shi) represents the score.
Same as '屎', meaning feces or excrement, often used in ancient or literary contexts.
他一脚踩到了一堆牛矢。
He stepped into a pile of cow dung.